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Ohio State University football coach Ryan Day talks with the media Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after the devastating loss to Michigan for the fourth straight year. The news conference was held in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center football team meeting room in Columbus.

Ryan Day's unconditional vote of confidence from Ohio State unsurprising, but risky for AD

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) with wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NFL Mock Draft 1.0: The consensus top 10 picks for 2025

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels chancellor Lee Roberts, North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick's contract should concern UNC fans

Sep 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth inning at Rogers Centre.

Red Sox lead six MLB teams on "Greatest Sports Franchises" of 21st century list

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick holds up the sweatshirt worn by his father when he was an assistant coach at New North Carolina Tar Heels new at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Author predicted Bill Belichick's college coaching move nearly 20 years ago

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Hawks guard Trae Young drives to the basket against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA Cup is full, Heisman hype and Soto Suite-gate in today's Roundup

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Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Tua Tagovailoa issues warning to burglars looking to break into his house

The Miami Dolphins quarterback explained why burglars looking to break into his house should "think twice."

Jan 7, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks to reporters after the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick has many more paths to failure than success at North Carolina

Bill Belichick has many more paths to failure than success at North Carolina

Xavier Legette reveals he eats raccoon and ate one for Thanksgiving

The Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver shared his odd delicacy while appearing on The St. Brown Podcast.

Dec 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach Bill Belichick speaks to those attending his hiring announcement at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hiring another senior citizen better not backfire for UNC football

Belichick is one year younger than the recently fired Mack Brown (73) and is being tasked with turning around the football program at a basketball school

Dec 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Lakers reverse course on Bronny James' G League schedule

In a sudden shift in policy, the Los Angeles Lakers will send James on the road with the South Bay Lakers.

Sports Media

Nov 26, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler's agent calls out Shams Charania's 'bulls**t' reports

Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Al Michaels reportedly expected to return to 'Thursday Night Football'

Dec 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler's (22) looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Paul Pierce reveals 'best fit' for Jimmy Butler amid trade rumors

NBA recreates its iconic Christmas jingle commercial after 11 years (Video)

NFL

The Jets will miss the NFL postseason again

Aaron Rodgers suggests sinister reason for Jets playoff drought

Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warms up before the game against against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images

Davante Adams takes another shot at the Raiders

Cousins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are now part of the Bills ownership group

Two NBA legends are dipping their toes into the NFL

Berlin is the newest city the NFL will visit

NFL announces new international location for 2025

NBA

Dec 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Knicks star had candid response after Trae Young's insulting troll

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) with Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

JJ Redick reveals key factor about load managing 'gassed' LeBron James

Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

"The pattern of scoreless droughts...": Steph Curry sounds off Warriors' NBA Cup defeat

Kerr couldn't believe the calls made by referees at the very end of the game

Steve Kerr goes on epic rant about officiating

MLB

Soto may have gone back to the Yankees if he was guaranteed a free suite at the Stadium

Suite-gate: Weird disagreement prevented Juan Soto from re-signing with the Yankees

Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) on third base during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium.

Why Juan Soto's contract with the Mets might not herald the start of a 'Superteam Era'

Sep 6, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets owner Steve Cohen watches the game against the Cincinnati Reds from his front row seat during the tenth inning at Citi Field.

Winter Meetings winners and losers: how MLB teams fared in Dallas

The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team, was torn off by Hurricane Milton's powerful winds. Satellite imagery from Maxar shows the destruction on Oct. 10, 2024. Prior to landfall, the stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders.

Where will the Tampa Bay Rays play in 2026 and beyond?

Roundup

San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins warms up before playing the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.

NBA drama, bothersome Belichick and a new NFL game location in today's Roundup

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark smiles after becoming the first rookie to achieve a triple-double.

Caitlin Clark gets her flowers, the NBA rumor mill and MLB's winter meetings in today's Roundup

New Met Juan Soto got the bag to move to Queens.

Ramifications of Soto spend, a viral meltdown and an incoming Belichick bomb in today's Roundup

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on at Ford Field in Detroit.

Gambling Dan Campbell, struggling Steph Curry and prayers for Randy Moss in today's Roundup